Rendezvous Ride

THE PENNINE
RENDEZVOUS

27 May 2018

Rendezvous Point – Lane Head, Rooley Moor Road,
Rochdale 12.30 pm

The Pennine
Rendezvous dates back to 1989 and is the brain-child of The National Federation
of Bridleways Associations. In 2018 RBBA will host the rendezvous which will
take place at Catley Lane Head on Rooley Moor Road, Norden. The idea of the
rendezvous is for riders to converge from all points of the compass and meet
together. Each participant will receive a rosette.

The FORBA route is to follow the Mary
Towneley Loop all the way into the rendezvous, returning via Lee Quarry. People
could get there on their own but will probably need to follow someone to get
back across the quarry unless they return the same way.

Starting from Elbut Lane, the route
crosses the Ashworth Valley at Nabb’s Wife (river crossing) and joins Ashworth
Road along Black Dads. It then goes south down Ashworth Road to pick up School
Lane and by using Furbarn Lane access the A680 through Norden village at the
cross at the bottom of Woodhouse Lane. Crossing the main road the route goes up
Shawfield Lane to access the bridleway through Shawfield Stones onto Caldershaw
Road and then on to Rooley Moor Road to get to the rendezvous.

The return journey comes down
Woodhouse Road to access the A680 via Heap Road. Crossing the main road the
route passes through Wolstenholme and then past Millcroft Tea Rooms and Lea
Holme to get back onto the A680 just north of Nutters Restaurant. A short trip
up the A680 (there is a pavement) to get onto Meadowcroft Lane and so follow
the bridleways past Rough Lea Farm and onto Ashworth Road just east of the
reservoir dam. Ashworth Road is followed southwards to pick up the bridleway
down Splash Lane to get back to Birlte through Nabbs Wife again and so onto
Elbut Lane.

Rosettes will be given out by
The Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Warren Smith.

A third of the money raised after
expenses will be donated to the RBBA 2018 charity the North West Air Ambulance.

RIDERS.

 All riders must ensure they are wearing a hard
hat, fastened, at all times when mounted and this must be at least PAS 015 or
any of the following standards: VGL
01.40 / ASTMF 1163 / Snell E 2001 / AS / NZS 3838.

All riders must wear the correct
footwear for riding.

All riders must wear HI VIZ clothing

All riders must sign the disclaimer
when entering the ride.

HORSES AND PONIES.

No stallions are permitted.

All horses and ponies must be a
minimum of 4 years old.

All horses and ponies must be in good
condition and be fit enough to carry out the work required.

All horses’ and ponies’ hooves must
be shod or dressed correctly.

All tack must be in a safe,
serviceable condition.

GENERAL.

An adult must accompany all children
below the age of 18 years.

The organisers must be informed of
any change of rider / horse after the entry and any extra fees paid.

The decision of the ride organiser is
final.

The Ride Marshalls instructions must be adhered to at all times as they are
for the health and safety of all.

Follow the Countryside Code at all
times – no litter, close all gates.

Please remove rubbish and horse
droppings from aroundyour
trailer / horse box and take it home with you!!

The ride routes are on public
bridleways and tracks. Therefore please show consideration to pedestrians,
cyclists etc.

When approaching other riders and walkers please slow down to a walk - when coming from behind please warn them of your intention to pass. Keep at a walk in busy areas.

DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY

I
consider myself to be on a private hack and do not hold the organisers or the
land owner responsible for any injury, damage or loss incurred as a result of
the Event. I also undertake to make good any loss or damage caused by my
animals, vehicles, my assistants, or myself to stock or the environment whilst
on this ride.

[ Copy enclosed unless BHS Gold Member.] and
that I have read and understand the rules.

Please
enclose with application proof of Public Liability Insurance if not BHS Gold
Member.

Entries
will not be accepted without proof.

All
participants must have 3rd part insurance and wear hi-viz and a hard
hat on the ride. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.